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Century of Slapstick #30: His Favorite Pastime by Trav S.D.

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the release date of the Keystone comedy His Favorite Pastime, starring Charlie Chaplin and directed by George Nichols. The title is intended to be ironic — apparently Charlie’s favorite pastime is getting plastered in a saloon. It’s a rewarding film for many reasons. Chaplin was an expert comic drunk; […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:44AM on March 16, 2014

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